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The warehouse was pitch black inside and seemed as though not a creature stirred, but I knew it wasn't true. Ganondorf, once leader of the Gerudos, was in there. Why he had hidden himself away in this place, I did not know.

My feet were silent as I approached the brick wall and carefully scaled the rusted gutter system. This would be easy. Get in, listen for a bit, get out. Simple as that. But all well laid plans go astray.

"I don't know where she is." I froze. An interrogation? How had he even caught a guy with no man... er... woman-power.

"I bet you're lying, boy." A scream rang out. "You might want to be useful to me before I decide to break something more than a useless bone."

"Go to hell." A deep chuckle followed.

"Oh, I will." A loud smack rang out. "But not before sending you there."

I was cautious with my footing up in the metal duct work of the old building. I needed a better view. What if this was one of my fellow members of the Royal Squad. My lady would never let me live it down if I didn't help this man. Especially if he was one of our own.

"I saw you converse with her before that wench took her away." Ganondorf voice boomed and the other man grunted. I suppose the brute punched him.

With great effort, I weaved out of the maze of metal and the scene was now clear before me. Ganondorf stood tall before a man tied to a chair. How very… cliche. I rolled my eyes at the almost movie feel of the situation. Then Ganondorf moved and I could only focus on the man.

My throat constricted as I got my first look at the male being questioned. But not because he was a part of my group. No… I had to catch my breath because he was... Gorgeous. Bright, blond hair framed a masculine face of sharp yet soft angles. Eyes clearer and more deep than Lake Hylia's depth. Muscular body on display because his shirt was rags on the floor. I'd never seen someone with so much determination in their gaze. The will to go on so strong that I knew he would be dead before the night was through and Ganondorf would have not gotten the information he seeks.

"This is getting me nowhere." Ganondorf swung, his fist hitting the man in his jaw, but all he did was spit blood and glare at the madman.

"That all you got." He laughed. It made me wonder if I could take a beating like that and still find humor in it. Probably not. The man down there had quite a bit more muscle than I did. He was stockier and could withstand more than my small frame could.

"Ugh!" Ganondorf shouted and the windows shook. "If you won't tell me where to find your precious Zelda, then I will just have to kill you."

That put me into action. Ganondorf was torturing someone for information on Zelda. That meant he was a friend. Maybe… Not a single bit of dust moved as I jumped down and landed gracefully. Ganondorf had no idea I was here. Yet I noticed, with a bit of disappointment in myself, that the man's ears twitched and his gaze landed on me for a second.

I nodded in his direction and watched his eyes shift to the left a fraction. He was telling me that he would help me capture this crazed man. Good. A bundle of rope, usually used for getting in and out of high places, was unhooked from my belt. Quick as a snake I jumped forward, rope lashing out and wrapping around Ganondorf's leg. I pulled it out from under him and rushed to the man as he hit the ground. A small knife flashed into my hands from a pouch at my hip and the restraints on the man were cut.

"Thanks." He winked at me and I scoffed.

He seemed to frown when I refused to reply, but Ganondorf was getting up. His eyes landed on me, on the insignia on the chest of my skintight suit, and he let out a laugh.

"I see the girl has sent one of her guard dogs. Good. I could use a new toy. This one wasn't any fun." He jerked his thumb at the man, but I didn't let my eyes stray. One wrong move and he could capture me.

"Your fight is with me, Ganon. Leave the boy out of it." My eyes widened. The man had called me a boy. I was nearing my nineteenth year, so I was no longer a boy. But I knew I couldn't let this bother me too much. I had a criminal to catch.

"I think I will do what I want with him after you are dead. I bet his skin will look nice drenched in sweat as he moans under me." The man dashed forward, my dagger in his hand. How he had taken it without my knowledge?!

"You disgusting, vile-"

Ganondorf met the man hit for hit. "I bet your friend will look good on my bed as well!"

The statement only fueled the man's anger. "Don't you dare talk about Zelda that way!"

This seemed to snap me out of my trance. The second dagger I keep at my hip swinging at his head as Ganondorf went to headbutt the man. His hand went up to his forehead and then he turned on me.

"Why, you little- Ack!"

"Shut your mouth." The man jumped off Ganondorf's back as he fell, having taken the dagger handle to his temple.

I stood in shock for a moment before tying the brute's hands with the rope still attached to his foot. Then a hand came down on my shoulder and my instincts kicked in.

"Okay. Oww." I flinched back when I realized I had flipped the man over my shoulder. He got up with a sigh. "Suppose I deserved that."

The man cracked his neck and then rubbed at his dirty hair. "Would you mind telling me who you are?"

"Sheik." I bit my lip behind the cloth over my mouth. Why did I just tell him that?

"You must be a Sheikah, then. Zelda warned me that I couldn't take one of your people in a fight. I guess she was right. Though, we could wait until I'm fully rested..." He trailed off with a strange look in his eyes.

"How do you know-"

"Zelda. Oh yeah. We go waaay back." He shook a bit of dust from his hair and then scowled at his pinkie finger, which was snapped to an odd angle. I suspect it was the bone Ganondorf broke. Or attempted to. Seems he only displaced it. He took a moment to realign it. "That guy grabbed me when I was leaving Zelda's place yesterday. Swears Impa, her caretaker, snatched Zelda up before racing into the building. He's crazy, so I decided to mess with him a bit. But I take it that I've been here a while, seeing as the sun has set yet again."

A loud growl echoed throughout the room. The man chuckled. "Well, guess I should go find something to eat."

I don't know why, but I reached out and grabbed his bicep. "Wait."

"Huh?" His ears lowered. "Did I do something wr-"

"Name?" I blushed because I really didn't talk to people and I knew I was making a fool of myself. So, I cleared my throat and tried again. "Please... Tell me your name."

"Ah... Name's Link. Link Courest." He smiled really big as he reached out for a handshake. Then, when I grasped his hand, he did something unexpected. He pulled me into a hug. "I prefer hugs."

My nerves were positively fried at this point. "O-Okay."

"Link! What happened?!" Zelda rushed forward as we entered her penthouse apartment.

"Just a little scuffle. Nothing too major." I'm pulled into his side and I yelp. "Sheik here saved me from some Ganon guy."

Zelda makes a face at me, no doubt having been told Ganondorf was captured, just not by who. "Oh, really."

"Yep. He is super amazing." I make a face at the man's almost childish way of speaking.

"I know. So, Sheik." My gaze locks with Zelda's. "You made a friend, hmm."

I blush, though neither see it through the fabric around my lower face. "Ye-Yes, M'lady."

"That's good. Link is as loyal as they come." She smiled at me and then grabbed Link by the ear. "And as for you."

"Ow! Zel!" He fumbled with trying to pry her fingers from his ear.

"What were you thinking?! You've been missing for over twenty-four hours, Link! Stop thinking you can take on my stalkers!" I chuckled under my breath because they act just like siblings. It was quite fun to watch.

Link whined when she tugged harder. "I'm here in one piece!"

"Because of Sheik." M'lady nodded towards me and I did so back. Then her attention was on Link again. "Even so, that does not excuse your blatant disregard for your own safety!"

Zelda paused for a moment and then her lips spread into a frighteningly huge grin. "That's it, Link! I'm putting you on lock-down. You are not to leave your home without a guard."

"But Zelda-"

"No. You obviously can't handle yourself out in the real world. Sheik." I stood up straighter. "You are to be Link's personal guard."

My heart thudded in my chest at this. "O-Of course."

"What? That's ridiculous. I don't need this little guy watching out for me." Zelda sent me a look and within moments Link was on the floor, hands held behind his back.

"Watch what you say about this 'little guy'." I smirked and got off him, helping Link to stand back up.

Bonus:

"This is humiliating." Link pouted as he curled up in a worn-out, green chair tucked into the corner of his apartment.

I had shown up early this morning, my first day of being his watch-dog as Zelda put it, to make him breakfast. According to M'Lady, Link is a hopeless cook.

"Is there anything I can do to make you leave?" I shook my head and expertly flipped the pancake I was cooking up then onto a plate I was holding. "What if I threatened to molest you?"

It took me a second to not shudder at the thought of being touched by those calloused, yet soft hands. "I apologize for M'Lady's over-the-top antics, but her word is my law. I will not leave until ordered by her to do so."

My breath halted as arms wrapped around my waist. "I guess we will become best friends, huh." Malice and contempt mixed with amusement and, dare I say, lust as Link spoke.

It was the first time I was conflicted on Zelda's orders.

I feel like the ending is extremely open. Which means we will probably see more of these Link and Sheik if you guys request it. I'm not sure what situations I want to put them in. Only that Link is going to make Sheik quite uncomfortable and Zelda is going to meddle. Should be fun.

Review. Perhaps leave me an idea for these two. Whatever works.

Love and sneaky Sheikah,

~Annoying :)